Silas and Jake Are Engaged in a Conflict Over a Ball

question 75

Multiple Choice

Silas and Jake are engaged in a conflict over a ball on the playground. Jake grabs the ball away. Silas hits Jake. Jake runs crying to the nearest adult. Silas and Jake are probably _____ years old.

• A) 4
• B) 6
• C) 8
• D) 9

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Formality

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